Former India captain and ex-BCCI chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has sharply criticized India’s recent T20I selection decisions, questioning the logic behind Shubman Gill’s appointment as vice-captain and its ripple effects on the team’s balance.

Speaking on his YouTube show Cheeky Cheeka, the 1983 World Cup winner argued that Gill’s elevation has effectively made him immune to being dropped, regardless of current form or team dynamics.

“They won’t drop Gill for the next three games. He’s now the vice-captain for the T20 World Cup, that’s already decided. They’ve even marked him as the future T20I captain,” Srikkanth said. “So they’re forced to play him, no matter what. Otherwise, on what basis has he been made vice-captain?”

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